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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.58, 39,031.61 and 16,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.58, 39,031.61 and 16,341.33 is: 22,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.58 : 39,031.61 = 16,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.58/39,031.61 = 16,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.58x = 39,031.61 × 16,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.58x = 637,828,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,828,337.73/28,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.38

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